1. Why did Parvana's mother go to the prison despite the fact that the Taliban were unlikely to release her husband? What would you do in her situation?

1. Parvana's mother went to the prison because she wanted him back and was very sad that he was gone. If I was the mother I would at least hit one of the guards because I would be so mad if someone takes one of my family members.

2. Why did Parvana's mother stop taking care of the family? How might this have made Parvana feel? Use evidence from the text to support your answers.

2. She stopped taking care of the family because she was depressed and wanted the dad. When Parvana knew that her mother didn't care for them.